Decades of University of Hawaiʻi innovation will play a key role in NASA’s upcoming launch with the Roman Space Telescope, showcasing local scientific leadership. Meanwhile, Oʻahu communities continue to rally support after Hurricane Lala, with a $50K donation aiding families devastated by the storm and volunteers collecting critical supplies to send to Kaʻū (read more). In education news, the first cohort of EMT graduates from Kapiolani Community College’s Waianae program celebrated a significant milestone (details here). On public safety, a woman was hospitalized after a hit-and-run incident along the H-1 Freeway in Waipahu (report). Lastly, a community meeting sparked debate over a proposed $27 million pedestrian bridge connecting Wahiawa and Whitmore Village, highlighting local concerns about infrastructure projects (more info).